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Idara

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Pronounced ee-DAH-rah /iˈdɑː.rɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Efik/Ibibio language of southeastern Nigeria, Idara means 'joy of the family; happiness; comfort.' A warm, meaning-rich name we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Nigerian name: Idara means 'joy of the family; comfort' (said 'ee-DAH-rah'). Bright and heartfelt.
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Origin MediumEfik
MeaningFrom the Efik/Ibibio language of southeastern Nigeria, Idara means 'joy of the family; happiness; comfort.' A warm, meaning-rich name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12620 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219762024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Idara is an Efik/Ibibio name from southeastern Nigeria, 'joy of the family; comfort.' It reads as a warm, bright pick, rooted in West African heritage and rare in the U.S. (said 'ee-DAH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Nigerian families. Rare, warm, and heartfelt.

Did you know? Idara comes from the Efik/Ibibio people of Nigeria and means 'joy of the family; happiness' — a heartfelt, meaning-rich name we note respectfully (said 'ee-DAH-rah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Idara — Efik/Ibibio (Nigeria) 'joy of the family'

Variations

IdarahEidaraIdaraobong

Nicknames

IdaDara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Idara mean?

Idara is an Efik/Ibibio name from Nigeria meaning 'joy of the family; happiness; comfort.'

How do you pronounce Idara?

It's said ee-DAH-rah /iˈdɑː.rɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Idara a boy or girl name?

Idara is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Idara?

Idara is a rare name in the U.S., seen mostly in Nigerian families.

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